Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 26, 2021
September 2021: In the third part of CRJ’s blog series discussing the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, Dr Kazi Sakib outlines the co-ordinated response by humanitarian and government agencies
Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 24, 2021
Training has moved beyond the classroom and is predominantly being done on line in the COVID Pandemic environment we are in. Todd Manns, the founder of The Blue Cell is this week’s guest. In the podcast we hear about their lessons learned from moving to a virtual environment for Incident Command System (ICS) training. Additionally, they are starting up a totally new training series of classes that provide individual position training for ICS Command Positions.
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everbridge
AUGUST 26, 2021
Everbridge recently hosted a Safety Experts Plan for Fall webinar, with an expert panel comprised of Dr. Rashid Chotani (Chief Medical Director/Senior Scientist, IEM), Steven J. Healy (President and CEO, Margolis Healy), Marisa R. Randazzo, Ph.D. (CEO and Founder, SIGMA Threat Management Associates) and James Podlucky (Industry Solutions Manager, Everbridge).
Citrix
AUGUST 24, 2021
On the surface, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and desktop as a service (DaaS) seem incredibly similar. Both allow users access to virtual desktops, saving IT from installing and updating operating systems on all the machines within an organization. Looking deeper … The post VDI vs. DaaS: What's the difference? first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 22, 2021
August 2021: This week, the CRJ will mark the anniversary of this event with a series of blogs looking at at gender-based violence, disaster risk reduction in the camps and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Acronis
AUGUST 26, 2021
Choosing the right solution to build your services around can feel like a tricky prospect. Analyst firm Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) recently compared Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and StorageCraft Cloud Services — and we encourage service providers to consider their findings.
Alert Media
AUGUST 26, 2021
The post Testing Your Emergency Notification System: What Businesses Can Learn From the National EAS Test appeared first on AlertMedia.
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 25, 2021
August 2021: In the second part of this CRJ blog series, Hasibul Mannan explains the need for disaster risk reduction to focus on multiple hazards and outlines what measures are being – and could be – put in place to do so
Unitrends
AUGUST 25, 2021
A ransomware attack takes place every 11 seconds. That means by the time you’re done reading this article, ransomware will have been deployed many times over, crippling mission-critical systems and causing unplanned downtime for its unsuspecting victims. Backups ensure IT professionals have a last line of defense to fall back on when they suffer a ransomware […].
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Pure Storage
AUGUST 24, 2021
A key tenet at Pure Storage is that innovation to solve customer problems never stops. We regularly deliver new, compelling solutions to customer challenges as part of our Evergreen™ promise. Our engineering team has just delivered several significant and new capabilities with Pure Cloud Block Store ™ and FlashArray ™ to solve customer challenges, wherever their cloud may be or however they prefer to use different cloud technologies.
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 24, 2021
I could have been a statistic. I should have been a statistic. Looking in the mirror through the eyes of a young electrician, I was invincible. Now reflecting through the eyes of a more experienced electrician, I know that I was not invincible – I was lucky. Maybe the decision to hold cardboard inside live switchgear to deflect metal shavings from hitting the bus, while my coworker drilled out. [[ This is a content summary only.
Alert Media
AUGUST 24, 2021
The post How to Improve Your Emergency Preparedness With a Risk Management Plan appeared first on AlertMedia.
Citrix
AUGUST 25, 2021
After an exhilarating first half of the 2021 season, Formula 1 is back at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. It has been one of the most exciting seasons in years, with Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen battling … The post Red Bull Racing Honda and Citrix Workspace: Efficiency, agility, and security first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Pure Storage
AUGUST 26, 2021
How you secure and manage your data isn’t just about ransomware prevention. There’s another costly implication of data mismanagement: data compliance infractions and the resulting fines levied by data protection authorities. Amazon was recently issued a record-breaking $886 million fine. The alleged data compliance infraction highlights the ever-present complexity of compliance regulations.
Calligo
AUGUST 23, 2021
Our Data Privacy Services team collates the most interesting practical ramifications from implementing the new SCCs with our GDPR services customers.
Chisel AI
AUGUST 25, 2021
It’s safe to say that the insurance buying experience sometimes falls short of customer expectations, especially in commercial lines where manual processes often create friction and delays. How does this impact insurance sales professionals and what strategies can they employ to cope with or close the gaps between expectations and reality? I so appreciate that you’ve posed this question from the vantage point of the sales professional.
MHA Consulting
AUGUST 26, 2021
A picture is worth a thousand words, and an example might be worth a thousand pictures. In today’s post, we present a sample Threat and Risk Assessment. The original of … The post A Sample Threat and Risk Assessment: The Case of Acme Widget Corp. appeared first on MHA Consulting.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Pure Storage
AUGUST 24, 2021
Life can be full of surprises, including unexpected expenses which can throw off even the most thought-out budget. And with high interest rates on credit cards, the total amount you’ll pay for these surprise bills can add up to a hefty amount. It can be an uphill battle to get out of the debt cycle with resources going to paying off things that you bought two, three, or even more years ago.
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 23, 2021
How many times have you escaped death? That may seem like a weird question but if you are involved with the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment the answer is most likely not zero. Even if you are not actively involved with these activities many of you will also not have zero as the answer if you have used electrical equipment.
LAN Infotech
AUGUST 24, 2021
Microsoft Increasing Office 365 Prices In 2022. Microsoft recently announced that it would change the prices of several of its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions. The increased fees will go into effect starting March 1, 2022. According to the Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, Jared Spataro, the price increase reflects the increased value the company has been providing to its users over the years.
Citrix
AUGUST 25, 2021
You’ve probably heard of Microsoft Azure infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and you might even use it. However, you might not always think of Microsoft as an ISP. Many of their services are designed to “just work,” and it’s easy … The post The Citrix SD-WAN and Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN advantage first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
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Pure Storage
AUGUST 26, 2021
Cable television is an unforgiving industry, especially for nonprofit channels that need to stay relevant in the face of new competitors, new mediums, and new consumption habits. For CatholicTV, America’s first Catholic television station, success is about anticipating what’s next and adapting early, making strategic technology investments that allow it to stay one step ahead of the market while keeping costs in check. .
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 26, 2021
NFPA 130 is the Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems. It contains requirements for train stations, subway stations, the trains or subway cars themselves, and the tracks or paths these vehicles travel on. While NFPA 130 covers a wide array of topics this blog is going to concentrate on the unique means of egress requirements for fixed guideway transit and passenger rail. [[ This is a content summary only.
Online Computers
AUGUST 27, 2021
For many employees, returning to the office after more than a year of working from home can be a boon or a bane — or both. While many will appreciate a slight return to normalcy, others may prefer to work from home permanently. Some may want to be able to do both. To cater to differing staff preferences, many businesses are recalibrating their organization's work setups, with some postponing the resumption of office-based work and others allowing their teams to work remotely full time.
Citrix
AUGUST 24, 2021
At Citrix, we spend a lot of time with customers learning what they’re looking for in a product, performance-wise. And we use the insights and feedback they provide to develop and implement improvements across our solutions to ensure they meet … The post Boost your performance with Citrix ADC first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Pure Storage
AUGUST 25, 2021
In 2020, the average ransomware payment was $312,493 —a 171% year-over-year increase. That’s not a small change, but if you’re thinking that your business leaders could stomach that expense to win back control of data, the actual payment is just the start. . There are the extra people-hours that must be devoted to reassuring customers. There are shareholder lawsuits the business must defend.
everbridge
AUGUST 27, 2021
Everbridge sat down with two leading experts to discuss how innovative technologies are improving worker safety and operational functionality, and how firms can keep up. With such demanding times for the business world, it’s easy for companies to become fixated on survival, rather than thriving. But businesses that use unprecedented circumstances as a time to innovate and invest in new technology as well as rescoping the use case of their existing technologies, will emerge stronger than ever.
Fusion Risk Management
AUGUST 26, 2021
At Fusion, we continue to take a customer-centric approach to innovation and are creating inventive technology to better serve the needs of our customers. Today marks another exciting milestone in that journey: Fusion’s Summer 2021 release. In this blog, we detail the latest innovations to Fusion’s operational resilience platform. These new features make Fusion’s technology even more powerful.
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